On 13 Aug 1997, neil gallagher wrote:
> I've recently acquired a TR4 OD transmisison, which I'm intending to install
>in
> my TR3A. I've measured three times, and each time find that the distance from
> the rear mounting bolt holes to the front face of the bell housing in 1/2 inch
> longer on the TR4 tranny than on the TR3. Can anyone verify this, and, if I'm
> correct, tell me the best way to install the TR4 gearbox? I hesitate to just
> shove the engine forward, as it would seem to stretch the engine mounts.
>
> Neil Gallagher
> '60 TR3A Comm 78114L
Without going home to take measurements I think you may have to
get a tranny mounting plate from a TR4. If I remember correctly the
plate on the `4 is different than that of the `3. Don't worry about
the drive shaft... it telescopes a bit.>
Greg Petrolati
gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
"That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
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